Texas Condominium & Homeowner Association News
- Lufkin subdivision files lawsuit to stop truck stop being built next door (TX) May 4, 2024
A Lufkin subdivision has filed a lawsuit to stop RaceTrac, that operates a chain of gasoline service stations, from continuing its plans to build a truck stop within the “master-planned community.” Read the article…………………………….
- Houston homeowners told remove utility box or pay fine (TX) April 25, 2024
A grandmother worried about paying daily HOA fines calls KPRC 2 to help resolve issues with a utility box in front of her home. The box is a utility hub for several condominiums around her. Because of this, Bernadette Stinson said it’s filled to the brim. “The lines are pushing the box up,” Stinson said. “They’re not staying inside.” Read the article…………………………….
- Developers encounter roadblocks due to lack of communication with neighborhood Civic Clubs and City of Houston (TX) April 23, 2024
The problem we have seen since the Our Town special, in communities similar to Sunnyside, with no standard HOA, is the city approving developers’ building permits, but halting construction once the civic club intervenes because of deed restrictions. Read the article…………………………….
- Amberlake HOA protests Amazon drones at weekend event (TX) April 23, 2024
On Saturday Amazon Prime held a meet and greet for the neighborhood at 1700 Sebesta Road. While the event saw many supporters according to College Station Mayor John Nichols it also saw a protest for the Amberlake HOA over the Amazon drones flying over their neighborhood. Amazon Drones have been controversial in College Station since they arrived late last year. The top complaint has been noise. Read the article…………………………….
- Ovilla Residents Rally for Community Harmony, Charting Future in HOA Meeting with Police Department (TX) April 22, 2024
In an expression of tight-knit community spirit, a local Homeowners’ Association (HOA) brought residents together over the weekend at the Police Department to hash out plans and concerns for the future of their city. The meeting announced on the Ovilla Police Department’s Facebook page, encouraged discussions on urban development, communal issues, and strategies for enhancing neighborhood involvement. Read the article…………………………….
- ‘Do something’: Condo owner frustrated other perceived inaction by property management company (TX) April 18, 2024
rudy Allen has buyers’ remorse after dealing with what she describes as ‘issue after issue.’ The trombone player sold her home in 2020 and moved to the Sunridge Villas condominium on Westpark Drive in Southwest Houston. “It’s been very far from an oasis. I just stay in my house,” Allen said. “I regret purchase of this property.” Read the article…………………………….
- Should a tennis court be converted into pickleball courts? Debate intensifies in one Austin community (TX) April 15, 2024
In the Steiner Ranch Community in northwest Austin, there are three areas with neighborhood tennis courts, and some of them have pickleball lines. Residents can make reservations to play either game, but recently a debate has landed on the courts at the Bella Mar community center over whether a tennis court should be converted into four pickleball courts. Read the article…………………………….
Texas Condominium & Homeowner Association Articles
- Steps to Manage Increasing Hostility and Misinformation on POA Social Media Pages
Social media has taken root in the daily lives of almost every person in the world. With billions of users, the various social media platforms have enabled communication to be shared around the world instantly. But with that instantaneous communication, negative side effects have appeared. Over the last several years, increasing hostility and misinformation have become the norm for social media and POAs are not immune to online abuse and misinformation spread about the POA. As online abuse continues to ...
- The FTC Issues a Final Rule Banning Noncompetes in Employment (TX)
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule making most non-compete clauses unenforceable. Employers who require their employees to sign agreements with confidentiality, non-compete, and non-solicitation clauses should take note of the new rule and its potential implications for their organizations going forward. Read the article…………………………….
- Navigating Election Year in Your Community
Maintaining harmony within your community can be difficult during the best of times. But when election season rolls around, things can get especially tricky. With emotions running high and a wide variety of opinions among homeowners in your neighborhood, keeping things peaceful can feel like a true challenge. During these times, clear community guidelines can help keep things civil and foster an environment of respect. Here are some things to remember as you strive to help your community navigate this ...
- Reserve Studies and Their Impacts on POAs (TX)
The spotlight on POA financials has been shining bright over the last several years. Since the 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condominium in Florida, state legislators, the media and loan providers, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are more closely scrutinizing the financial state of POAs. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in particular are requesting more information on the amount of deferred maintenance accrued by POAs. An important tool for POAs to combat this scrutiny is the reserve ...
- Waging War on HOA Weeds
Why is it that the plants you want to keep green and living always brown and wilt, while the weeds you try to kill flourish and drive you nuts? It’s a problem that plagues every yard, in every community, no matter in what part of the country you live. While the problem is inevitable, there are some tricks that will help you and your community win the war on weeds and avoid unnecessary violations. Read the article…………………………….
- Court Held That Deed For Common Area To Homeowners’ Association Did Not Create A Trust For The Members
In BLF LLC v. Landing at Blanco Prop. Owners Ass’n, member of a home owners association sued to prevent the association from selling certain common area property. No. 03-22-00423-CV, 2023 Tex. App. LEXIS 9300 (Tex. App.—Austin December 13, 2023, no pet. history). Among other theories, the members alleged that the trust existed for their benefit. After the trial court granted summary judgment for the association, the members appealed. Read the article…………………………….
- Everything you need to Know about HOA Bylaws, Regulations and CC&Rs
As much as we might not like to admit it at times, homeowners associations have rules and regulations in place for a reason. Mostly, they are for community safety and structure. If you find yourself questioning whether your HOA has the authority to regulate a certain item or action, check its governing documents and bylaws, as well as your state and local laws. If you’re a board member, you need to realize the importance of clear, coherent rules and governing ...
Texas Condominium & Homeowner Association Laws
Chapter 82 Uniform Condominium Act
Chapter 81 Condominiums Created Before Adoption of Uniform Condominium Act
Chapter 201 Restrictive Covenants Applicable to Certain Subdivisions
Chapter 202 Construction and Enforcement of Restrictive Covenants
Chapter 203 Enforcement of Land Use Restrictions in Certain Counties
Chapter 204 Powers of Property Owners’ Association Relating to Restrictive Covenants in Certain Subdivisions
Chapter 205 Restrictive Covenants Applicable to Revised Subdivisions in Certain Counties
Chapter 206 Extension of Restrictions Imposing Regular Assessments in Certain Subdivisions
Chapter 207 Disclosure of Information by Property Owners’ Associations
Chapter 208 Amendment and Termination of Restrictive Covenants in Historic Neighborhoods
Chapter 209 Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act
Title 12 Texas Timeshare Act
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